brownout

[US]/braʊnaʊt/
[UK]/braunˈaʊt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.Partial power outage; voltage reduction.; Temporary restriction on electricity usage in a localized area.

Phrases & Collocations

power brownout

brownout warning

brownout period

brownout recovery

brownout event

brownout conditions

brownout plan

brownout risk

brownout alert

brownout impact

Example Sentences

during the summer, we often experience a brownout in the evenings.

the brownout caused the lights to flicker throughout the building.

residents were advised to conserve energy during the brownout.

we prepared for the brownout by charging our devices in advance.

the brownout lasted for several hours, disrupting our plans.

after the brownout, the power company worked quickly to restore service.

many businesses had to close early due to the unexpected brownout.

we discussed the causes of the brownout during the town meeting.

installing a backup generator can help during a brownout.

the brownout was a reminder to be prepared for power outages.

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